Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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